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inspiration in Persian

الهام elhâm

UK/ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən//ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/

inspiration in Persian: الهام (elhâm). In English, inspiration means the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.

Persian words for inspiration

stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
الهام elhâm

English meaning of inspiration

  1. noun The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.
  2. noun A single inward breath (intake of air).
  3. noun A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
  4. noun The act or process of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

Full definition of inspiration

inspiration in a sentence

  • Holonym: respiration
  • She was waiting for inspiration to write a book.
  • Usage notes: In this sense, it may be followed by the adposition to in relation to the person being influenced, and for or to in relation to the idea or activity:

Synonyms of inspiration

All synonyms of inspiration

inspiration in other languages

Questions about inspiration in Persian

What is the meaning of inspiration in Persian?
Inspiration in Persian is الهام (elhâm).
معنی inspiration چیست؟
Inspiration: الهام (elhâm).
What does inspiration mean in English?
Inspiration means the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.

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